Narcissus

Narcissus
Origin	Greek culture
Race(s)	TreeShin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner JiraeShin Megami Tensei V
Alignment(s)	Light-LawDevil Summoner: Soul Hackers Neutral-NeutralShin Megami Tensei V
Arcana(s)	LoversPersona 3 Persona 3 FES Persona 3 Portable Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth AeonPersona 4 Golden

Narcissus is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Narcissus is a youth in Greek mythology whose story is often used as a metaphor for vanity and self-obsession, most recognized for his appearance in the Roman poet Ovid's "Metamorphoses." In the story, Narcissus was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope, known for his physical attractiveness. From an early age, it was prophesied that he would live a long life, so long as he never viewed his own reflection. As he got older, Narcissus gained admiration from men and women alike, though his self-absorption made him indifferent to all of them. One such admirer was the nymph Echo, who could not express her feelings due to being under the curse of Hera (Juno). As retribution, Nemesis cursed Narcissus to catch his reflection in a spring of clear water, which enamored him instantly, not realizing that it was his own image. He tried endlessly to kiss and embrace his reflection to no avail, and when he finally died by the spring, a white flower bloomed in his place.

Design

Narcissus is a slender man clothed in a red sash, possessing flowing blond hair, as well as white narcissus flowers blossoming atop his head and around his feet.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Narcissus.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV	A young man of Greek lore. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Shin Megami Tensei V	A young man of Greek lore. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	A young man of Greek mythological origin. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Persona 3 Reload	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.
Persona 4 Golden	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.
Persona 5	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ナルキッソス Narukissosu	Narcissus
Simplified Chinese	那耳喀索斯 Nà'ěrkāsuǒsī	Narcissus
Traditional Chinese	納西瑟斯 Nàxīsèsī	Narcissus
Korean	나르키소스 Nareukisoseu	Narcissus
Spanish	Narciso	Narcissus

Gallery

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  Render for Persona 5

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  Model of Narcissus from Persona 4 Golden.

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  Model of Narcissus from Persona 3 Reload

Videos

Narcissus's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V